Longtime banker announces retirement

John Keller, a longtime banker and philanthropist, announced his retirement last week after a 34-year banking career.

ALTON — John Keller, regional president of Carrollton Bank, announced last week he will retire at the end of the year.

Keller’s banking career has spanned more than 30 years.

Keller joined Carrollton Bank 20 years ago and ultimately helped open the bank’s location on Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. Since then, the location has grown to more than $115 million in deposits and over $100 million in loans.

“We are all very proud of John’s accomplishments. He has been very instrumental in helping grow our Alton bank during his tenure. John has always possessed a real passion for his clients and the community,” said Tom Hough, CEO of Carrollton Bank. “It’s been a pleasure to work with John, and it is an honor for all of us to help him celebrate his service to our bank, and to the entire River Bend Region.”

Throughout his career, Keller volunteered his service to civic and philanthropic organizations, including the Riverbend Growth Association, Marquette Catholic High School, OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center, the East End Improvement Association, the Southern Illinois Employers Association, Alton-Godfrey Rotary, and the Alton Halloween and Pride, Inc.

“I’ve enjoyed it all,” Keller said. “Especially the many fine colleagues, clients and civic leaders I have gotten to share so much of my time with through the years.”

Before joining Carrollton, Keller had worked at Illinois State Bank in East Alton from 1987 to 1996 and at Missouri State Bank in St. Louis from 1982 to 1987.

Staff report

John Keller, a longtime banker and philanthropist, announced his retirement last week after a 34-year banking career.

http://www.thetelegraph.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Keller.jpgJohn Keller, a longtime banker and philanthropist, announced his retirement last week after a 34-year banking career.